Makeup reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 157 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Makeup brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Makeup, r/45PlusSkincare, r/MakeupAddiction, r/Rosacea, r/clowns. Top-rated brands include Maybelline (4.5/5), Real Techniques (5.0/5), Colourpop (4.7/5).
Stats
Reviews157
Subreddits31
Posts58
Brands67
Products70
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By Brand
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#1
Maybelline
4.5
(12)
"I recently got the Maybelline lifter gloss and I would recommend it."
"Maybeline Age Rewind Concealer (ivory shade)
Shape Tape Tarte concealer (8B porcelain beige shade)
Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil (2.75 warm auburn)
Huda Beauty Easy Bake Loose Powder (Sugar Cookie)
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush (Happy)
MCoBeauty Silky Smooth Bronzer
MCoBeauty Xtendlash Tubing Mascara (Black Brown)
Wet n Wild Lip Pencil (Brandy)
Lanei"
"These makeup products didnt trigger my sister's eczema."
"Maybelline fit me is the best for acne prone skin."
"The best if you can get it"
"It doesnt break me out"
"Try maybelline or kay beauty for foundation and maybelline age rewind concealer, these are all draugstore brands that many people love."
"Try maybelline or kay beauty for foundation and maybelline age rewind concealer, these are all draugstore brands that many people love."
"Maybelline Lumi matte(satin full coverage) or fit me matte and poreless(matte medium coverage), both are good imo."
"When my skin was at its worst i liked using a bb cream (maybelline has a good one) and then just spot concealing"
#2
Real Techniques
5.0
(7)
"Real Technique make very good brushes."
"Real techniques has some of the best ones for face."
"Real Techniques affordable brushes are where it's at for me."
"I started with real techniques, they have a lot of great choices."
"I personally like my IT face brushes and my Sigma eye brushes."
"I just bought Real Techniques (vegan). They're great brushes."
"Real techniques has the best, cream wise elf, and eyeshadow wise morphe."
#3
Colourpop
4.7
(7)
"Colourpop has great quality and affordable eyeshadows."
"For $30, you could get multiple items, and the quality is very nice for the price."
"I’d definitely recommend Colourpop bc they're affordable."
"Colourpop, Nyx, wet n wild are all good affordable brands."
"They’re not super expensive but the quality is good, and they have every shade and variety of colors and glitter and shimmer possible."
"I think Colourpop's SSS MoonDaisy will serve you better for that icy blue look."
"I like colour pop. If you want to play with tones, try L.A. Colours."
#4
Bare Minerals
4.1
(7)
"Bare minerals!"
"Bare Minerals BB cream has a high SPF and doesn't irritate my skin at all."
"Bare minerals is great for sensitive skin."
"I also use Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue with SPF 30."
"Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue"
"I use bare minerals on my face and it’s been great."
"I’ve heard bare minerals is good!"
#5
Laura Mercier
4.8
(6)
"Laura Mercier is amazing! Hydrating and glowy!"
"I would use Laura Mercier caviar stick in metallic taupe."
"They’re my favorite eyeshadow ever."
"Makes my makeup last the entire day"
"The best one I have tried"
"Laura Mercier pricier but also good."
#6
It Cosmetics
4.7
(6)
"It Cosmetics Illumination CC+ 50 SPF for the entire face."
"I like a lot of IT for this and their CC with spf 50."
"Right now I’m liking the It CC Cream."
"Try It cosmetics cc cream."
"Cc cream it cosmetics oil free."
"I am liking It Cosmetics CC cream, it’s full coverage but not matte."
#7
Ilia
4.5
(6)
"A light foundation that is actually moisturizing and doesn’t highlight or crease."
"It's so creamy and it's the perfect amount of coverage."
"SPF 40, niacinimide, hyaluronic acid"
"Ilia!"
"Ilia complexion stick."
"I've personally had a good experience with Ilia's true skin serum foundation."
#8
Haus Labs
4.3
(6)
"I just started using the Haus Labs foundation and I love it!"
"Haus Labs foundation is the best one!"
"I use a little foundation, like Haus Labs or Dior backstage."
"Haus labs or Dior glow foundation- both used lightly."
"I’m a Haus labs chick and my skin is very dry."
"I recently started using the Haus labs line."
#9
Jones Road
5.0
(5)
"Jones Road miracle balm. It’s magic for my dry skin."
"Love Jones Road!"
"It’s Bobbi Browns new line and works well for mature skin and gives a more natural glow."
"I really like Jones Road Miracle Balm."
"Gives a glow and some color to cheeks."
#10
Sunset Cosmetics
4.2
(5)
"SUNSET MAKEUP IS THE BESTTTT"
"I use their white foundation and it's just.. chefs kiss. I also have the Mehron stick but I prefer sunset!"
"Sunset cosmetics!"
"Ive seen a lady on insta with a brand called Sunset makeup they have many colours of foundation that look stunning"
"That's what I use too! If u get it u should really get a setting powder tho or else it comes off really easily 😔"
#11
Armani
5.0
(4)
"I love Armani Luminous Silk, which is a light-to-medium (buildable) coverage, and has a beautiful, natural skin-like finish."
"I personally use giorgio armani luminous silk foundation its super pricey but lasts me a pretty long time."
"Armanis Luminous Silk."
"The Armani foundation."
#12
Tarte
5.0
(3)
"Tarte shape tape for concealer."
"I just tried Tarte & it works super for covering the red!!"
"I love their mascara."
#13
Fenty
4.7
(3)
"I recommend Fenty's"
"I love Fenty products."
"Brands that have a wide range of shades include Fenty."
#14
E.L.F.
4.7
(3)
"I think ELF or NYX makeup would be a good starting point."
"I have had great success with E.L.F. products, they are cheap, easy to apply, and match my skin perfectly."
"I like the mineral primer and Flawless Satin Foundation from E.L.F."
#15
Rare Beauty
4.3
(3)
"Is INCREDIBLE."
"I really like rare beauty - the eye cream shadows, cream blush."
"Apparently Rare Beauty is good for arthritic hands."
#16
Ben Nye
4.0
(3)
"Ben Nye or Merin are both good options. It cost a bit more than the stuff from Spirit or any other costume stores, but well worth it for good coverage."
"I own a costume shoppe and I always recommend Ben Nye or Mehron"
"Ben Nye clown white. With the white setting powder."
#17
Dior
5.0
(2)
"I love: Dior foundation stick."
"Game changer"
#18
Waterproof Makeup
5.0
(2)
"Oh I have already started the deep dive for all the waterproof makeup."
"Be sure to tell them about all the possible tears you'll generate. They should have experience with that and can use waterproof products."
#19
Juvia's Place
5.0
(2)
"Juvia's Place and Colourpop for lipstick, blush, and shadow palettes. Very pigmented and affordable."
"Ulta has a newer brand called Juvia’s Place that is excellent quality with affordable prices."
#20
Il Makiage
5.0
(2)
"My 49 year old friend uses Il Makiage and she looks amazing."
"I've had amazing results with slugging and it's cheap."
#21
NARS
5.0
(2)
"For foundation id go with the nars radiant longwear foundation or the light reflecting foundation."
"Recently splurged on NARS natural radiant longwear foundation, NARS light reflecting hydrating primer, NARS radiant creamy concealer."
#22
Clinique
5.0
(2)
"Clinque Redness Solutions - Blend with damp sponge...It's so good!"
"I bought Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara last week it’s amazing."
#23
Laura Geller
4.5
(2)
"Big fan of the Laura Geller powder foundation. Liquid foundation always made me itch and this powder doesn't crease into the wrinkles."
"Laura Geller makes a powder foundation that's really gentle on my skin."
#24
e.l.f. Cosmetics
4.5
(2)
"Elf products and physicians formula are my fave."
"Elf and Real Techniques both make realllly good brushes."
#25
Smashbox
4.5
(2)
"I like the consistency of it."
"Get a good primer. I like smash box photo finish."
#26
Estée Lauder
4.5
(2)
"For foundation check out Estee Lauder Double Wear, it will last all day/night."
"I’ve also had good luck with Estée Lauder double wear foundation."
#27
Elf
4.5
(2)
"I think ELF or NYX makeup would be a good starting point."
"Elf is always a good starter because they're on the affordable/ drugstore side."
#28
Essence
4.5
(2)
"Essence!!! she’ll love it trust me."
"Essence makeup products are very economical and good."
#29
Red Apple Lipstick
4.5
(2)
"And Red Apple Lipstick carries everything."
"Red Apple Lipstick is gluten-free and I've been impressed with the quality. They make far more than lipstick (I stick to eye shadow mostly)."
#30
Saem
4.5
(2)
"I prefer the Saem tip concealer in peach beige. It is just the right shade of peach."
"I also use the green beige for around my nose (redness) and find I don’t need to wear any foundation otherwise."
#31
Estee Lauder
4.5
(2)
"Have worn this since high school and you can go heavy for events or light when you don’t need as much."
"Estee Lauder double wear light is full coverage formula good for dry skin."
#32
Lancôme
4.5
(2)
"It worked perfectly and covered up all the bruising on her nose and around her eyes."
"I like Lancôme Hypnose waterproof for mascara."
#33
Glossier
4.5
(2)
"I do love using glossier futuredew as it makes the skin just glow!"
"Glossier."
#34
Rivaj
4.0
(2)
"Rivaj, kryalon, miss rose, medora."
"Rivaj is really good, they have great collections of eyeliners, mascara, and even eyeshadows."
#35
Morphe
4.0
(2)
"I also use Real Techniques, Spectrum, NYX and ELF from the drugstore."
"Morphe is my go-to for reasonable and dependable brushes."
#36
Purito
3.5
(2)
"Korean BB creams like the Purito or Missha BB creams are very good at covering redness."
"I currently use/love the purito bb cream in 21 - but it’s not high on coverage."
#37
Patrick Ta
5.0
(1)
"Estée Lauder Double wear, Patrick Ta primer & setting spray. You want your make up to last."
#38
Eyebrow Pencil
5.0
(1)
"If your eyebrows have gone gray, eyebrow pencil makes a world of difference!"
#39
Charlotte Tilbury
5.0
(1)
"I really like the Charlotte Tilbury airbrushed finishing powder."
#40
Eyelash Curler
5.0
(1)
"A huge help for me is using an eyelash curler and then mascara."
#41
The Face Shop
5.0
(1)
"Korean brands works best for my skin. I have super sensitive skin din. The Face Shop, Laneige, and Innisfree."
#42
Cle de Peau
5.0
(1)
"Not a cheap option, but one that works on my dark circles as well as the rest of my face: Cle de Peau stick concealer."
#43
Fenty Beauty
5.0
(1)
"I love Fenty Beauty and Mac (affordable options: Maybelline, NYX)"
#44
Shiseido
5.0
(1)
"These makeup products didnt trigger my sister's eczema."
#45
Natasha Denona
5.0
(1)
"I like Natasha Denona powder shadows, I Need A Nude is just perfect."
#46
Saie
5.0
(1)
"I looove the Saie beauty dewy cream blushes. They’re so buildable but leave a lovely dewy finish."
#47
Dr Jart
5.0
(1)
"For light coverage Dr Jart Color Corrector (I rave about it here all the time.)"
#48
Huda Beauty
5.0
(1)
"I use the Huda beauty blurring pink powder to set my under eyes and it has the added benefit of absolutely hiding all of the pores near my nose."
#49
Sassy Colors
5.0
(1)
"These makeup products didnt trigger my sister's eczema."
#50
NYX
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend the nyx IV lip stains."
#51
Nudestix
5.0
(1)
"I really like nudestix blushes! And FENTY but their colors can be tricky."
#52
Julep
5.0
(1)
"For eyeshadow I tried Juleup eyeshadow cream to powder sticks. It goes on smooth & creamy, stays put all day & into night."
#53
Eulenspiegel
5.0
(1)
"I use eulenspiegel’s clown white face paint, it’s really covering and very thick, i love it"
#54
Ellana Minerals
5.0
(1)
"Been using their powder foundation for 6 years na and sobrang hiyang ko sa kanya :)"
#55
Nars
5.0
(1)
"I use Nars tinted moisturiser. I always get complimented on my skin when I wear it."
#56
Benefit
5.0
(1)
"Benefit Badgal BANG! waterproof mascara is da bomb."
#57
ColorScience
5.0
(1)
"ColorScience tinted sunscreen (Flex and Glow formulas) as my “foundation”"
#58
L'Oréal
5.0
(1)
"L'Oréal infallible 3 seconds spray is hands down the best. It LOCKS IN your makeup 🔐!!!"
#59
Tatcha
5.0
(1)
"I use Tatcha skincare and Danessa Myricks products with some Makeup by Mario and Hourglass tossed in."
#60
Jane Iredale
5.0
(1)
"Jane Iredale powder foundation is the only thing I’ve found that doesn’t look like it’s sitting on top of my 46-year-old skin."
#61
Maxine's Revenge
5.0
(1)
"I really love French Face by Maxine's Revenge."
#62
Stila
5.0
(1)
"Stila’s liquid eyeliner pen is literally budge PROOF. It’s insane!"
#63
Krylon
4.0
(1)
"Krylon, bit pricey but it’s used by drag queens for a reason"
#64
Mehron
4.0
(1)
"I use Mehron White lite, works quite well"
#65
Snazaroo
4.0
(1)
"I use Snazaroo face paint, I apply with a brush and blend it with a sponge."
#66
CeraVe
4.0
(1)
"CeraVe foaming cleanser."
#67
Power Grip
1.0
(1)
"Avoid the power grip spray !! it doesn’t spray evenly on the face, like it broke down my powders instead of holding it in place !!"
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